US Bridges

16th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L

Fair

Kings County, New York · At New Utrecht · Structure no. 000000002243680

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,816
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

16th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 16th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 111 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,816 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,942 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 75 ft wide.

Carries16th Avenue
CrossesNycta Sea Beach L
LocationAt New Utrecht
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62286, -73.99402
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,816 (2017)
Projected traffic3,942 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is 16th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 16th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L carry?

About 2,816 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 16th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.